Colette Michaan

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Colette Michaan is a flutist, bandleader, and producer who was born and raised in New York City by immigrant parents from Egypt and Syria. She is intercultural in her origins, history, identity, relations and resonances, and her music has naturally been informed by many cultures. Colette has always loved how music undeniably engages people across borders. While performing Jazz and Latin music, primarily, Colette explored many genres, by collaborating with musicians in Africa, Asia, South America, and the Caribbean. Colette has been performing locally and internationally with her own band, as well as with other artists since the late 1970’s. Her self-produced recordings include First Cause (2004), Querencia (2010), Incarnate/Encarna (2014), Heaven & Earth (2017); Earth Rebirth (2023). Each album reflects a milestone in her ongoing process, and can be heard on all major streaming platforms. Colette’s work is inspired by something traditional, something original, and something new. “I play music that expresses my personal journey. My intention is to inspire joy, to move people to feel, enjoy, reflect, to come together and celebrate life!” https://www.colettemichaan.com http://wijsf.org